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Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
Av Del Libertador 1473, Buenos Aires, Argentina
+54 11 4803 0802 / +54 11 4803 4691
site: Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
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Opened in 1896, the National Museum of Fine Arts has 32 exhibit halls with state of the art technology for both traditional and multimedia shows. Its permanent collection—the oldest piece dating from the 12th century—includes European masters such as Goya, Renoir, Van Gogh, Rodin and Bourdelle. Works by Argentine masters date from the 19th and 20th centuries, including Juan Carlos Castagnino and Benito Quinquela Martín. There is a library open to the public and workshops for art restoration and editing of audio-visuals. Admission is free.

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Directions

Bus: 130

Area

At Agote

Hours

Tu-F 12:30p-8:30p; Sa-Su 9:30a-8:30p

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